Table 1 An analysis comparing the distribution and characteristics of included EDs to all Dutch EDs, focusing on regional, urban and hospital type differences and adherence to opioid prescription guidelines
All Dutch EDs (total n = 67) n (%) | Included EDs (total n = 33) n (%) | Use of guideline for opioid prescription (total n = 19) n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Region | |||
North | 7 (10) | 4 (12) | 2 (50) |
East | 16 (24) | 8 (24) | 7 (88) |
West | 29 (43) | 13 (39) | 8 (62) |
South | 15 (22) | 8(24) | 2 (25) |
Urbanization level | |||
Urban | 52 (78) | 25 (76) | 16 (64) |
Rural | 15 (22) | 8 (24) | 3 (38) |
Hospital type | |||
Academic | 7 (10) | 3 (9) | 1 (33) |
Small, non-academic | 60 (90) | 12 (36) | 5 (42) |
Large, non-academic | 17 (52) | 12 (71) | |
Missing | 1 (3) | 1 (-) |